For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,752 students in Santa Clara, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Clara, CA are Mission Early College High School, Santa Clara High School and Adrian Wilcox High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Clara have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Santa Clara, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adrian Wilcox High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Santa Clara High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2600
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Adrian Wilcox High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 Monroe St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2400
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,614 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Wilson Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
New Valley Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Lawrence Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2300
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Clara, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Clara, CA include Mission Early College High School, Santa Clara High School and Adrian Wilcox High School. Santa Clara has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Clara?
6 public high schools are located in Santa Clara.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Clara are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Clara include: Adrian Wilcox High School vs. Santa Clara High School, Santa Clara High School vs. Adrian Wilcox High School, Mission Early College High School vs. Santa Clara High School
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